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Countryside Surveys
Wildlife Surveys, Mitigation & Compensation There is a lot of information held on protected sites and wildlife but it does not cover all areas and may not be up to date. In most cases there will b… Content last updated: 28 June 2023
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Partners travel to Merthyr Tydfil to discuss ideas for ambitious European trails project
Local authority, tourism and university partners in an international tourism and environmental initiative travelled to Merthyr Tydfil to progress plans for the project – as well as to visit some of th… Content last updated: 12 July 2022
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Refurbishment of Pen Y Dre School Paves The Way For Future Construction Methods in Wales
Work is progressing at a significant refurbishment project at a school in Merthyr Tydfil which will pave the way for the future construction of educational facilities in Wales. Morgan Sindall Constru… Content last updated: 09 May 2023
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Consultation on plans to improve pedestrian provision at Caedraw
As part of its Welsh Government-funded Active Travel programme, the County Borough Council is consulting residents on plans to create a better environment entering the town centre by making improvemen… Content last updated: 13 January 2023
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Planning Advice and Guidance
Find out if you need planning permission Planning permission may be required from the Council:- • To extend your home • Construct garages or outbuildings • Walls and fencing • Erect decking and retain… Content last updated: 21 February 2024
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Composting
You can buy a 220 litre Compost bin at a subsidised price of £15.32. To buy a compost bin you can use our online form. Once the fee has been paid it will be delivered directly to you. Reduce your was… Content last updated: 01 April 2025
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Are you a Bird Owner? Avian Influenza / Bird Flu Information
Protect your own birds and others, register as a bird owner, it is now a legal requirement. Even if you only have one or a few pet birds you must register. Only birds which are housed all year round a… Content last updated: 25 November 2025
Strategaeth Sefydliad Iach 2024 - 2026
Adolygiad o’r Praesept a Gynigir ar gyfer 2021-22
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Town Twinning
Merthyr Tydfil is twinned with Clichy-la-Garenne, an industrial town in the suburbs of Paris, France, with a strong Celtic tradition. The two towns were twinned on 28th February 1981, and have since w… Content last updated: 18 October 2019
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Residents asked for comments on Tesco roundabout improvements
As part of its Welsh Government-funded Active Travel programme, the County Borough Council is planning improvements at Tesco roundabout to make crossing the road safer for pedestrians. The scheme will… Content last updated: 05 October 2021
SWPCP Report appointment of Deputy PCC (October 2016)
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Report by the Panel Chief of Staff CYMRAEG
Report by the Panel Chief of Staff - CYMRAEG
SPG 4 - Sustainable Design Chapter 11
Praesept a Gynigir ar gyfer 2016-17
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Empty Residential Properties
Over the past decade the issue of empty properties has gained prominence at both a national and local level. In Merthyr Tydfil a survey carried out in 2009 identified 514 homes that were classified as… Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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Council purchases St Tydfil Shopping Centre
Merthyr Tydfil’s indoor shopping centre has been purchased by the County Borough Council with the intention of it playing a major role in the authority’s 15-year town centre ‘Masterplan’. Built in 197… Content last updated: 21 December 2021
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It's Recycle Week 2025!
Did you know you can now recycle 12 different materials at the kerbside every week? Plastic bottles, tubs and trays – blue bag Metal food and drink cans – blue bag Aluminium foil – blue bag Tetrapak… Content last updated: 22 September 2025